US Attorney General Jeff Sessions Discusses Opioid Crisis

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says a boost in federal law enforcement will reduce addiction and overdose deaths plaguing Maine.

Hampden Man Arrested and Charged With Murder

Maine State Police say a Hampden man is in custody and charged with murder.

Police: Man Injured while Trying to Run Away

RAYMOND, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a man is in the hospital after hurting himself trying to run away from police

Massive Turbine Must be Replaced on USS Michael Monsoor

BATH, Maine (AP)   The second of three stealthy destroyers is going to have one of its massive turbines replaced

Mayor Renews Push to Give Local Voting Rights to Noncitizens

Portland’s mayor and a city councilor are renewing a push to allow some noncitizens to vote in local elections.

Plane Lands on Belly, Causes Delay

A plane landed on its belly at a Maine airport without causing injuries or a fire.

Pilot Glides to Water Landing After Engine Seizes in Flight

Maine officials say a pilot glided to a river landing when his plane’s engine seized up mid-flight.

Maine Police Department is Shaming Shoplifters

A police department in Maine is going to start shaming shoplifters by posting mug shots online to deal with an “out-of-control” problem.

Convicted Murderer of Own Grandmother Wants Reduced Sentence

A Maine man convicted of murdering his grandmother and setting fire to her house is arguing for a lighter sentence, with his attorney arguing the crime wasn’t “the worst of the worst.”

Fire at Historic Fairground Blamed on Electrical Malfunction

FRYEBURG, Maine (AP)   The Maine Fire Marshal’s office says the blaze that destroyed two buildings and damaged several others at a historic fairground was accidental